Bangladesh PM’s adviser briefly detained by Indian authorities at Delhi Airport
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize DHAKA: Dr.
- According to Indian news outlet CNN-News18, immigration officials stopped Rahman after his name reportedly appeared on a security-related watchlist.
- The Daily Star, citing a source in New Delhi, reported that Indian authorities later cleared him for entry following official intervention.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize DHAKA: Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman, Policy and Strategy Affairs Adviser to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, was briefly detained by Indian immigration authorities at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Sunday under the pretext of ‘security screening’.
According to Indian news outlet CNN-News18, immigration officials stopped Rahman after his name reportedly appeared on a security-related watchlist. He was subsequently held for verification.
The Daily Star, citing a source in New Delhi, reported that Indian authorities later cleared him for entry following official intervention. However, Rahman decided not to proceed with his visit and opted to return home.